This is the grand entryway to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the flagship building of the New York Public Library from 5th Avenue, Manhattan, originally opened to the general public in 1911
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Say “Hi” to Mister Ed
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
This photograph was captured while visiting South Carolina last year and credit to the above caption should go to Joe Giordano as it was he who drew the parallel between this photo and Mister Ed, the talking horse, featured in the popular American sitcom going back to the 1960’s
McGraw Rotunda
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
McGraw Rotunda, New York Public Library
Ceiling detail photographed at the McGraw Rotunda of the New York Public Library main building located at 5th Avenue between 40th and 42nd streets. They built things with class a 100 years ago for sure!
Riding Into The Light
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
Visiting Rocheport in Missouri was an interesting experience and here photographing a part of the Katy Trail tunnel I was lucky to have a cyclist just pass me by while I was clicking giving me this shot.
Best Of Monochromia – Welcome To Grand Central Station
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
Sailing On The East River
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
I find there to be something extraordinary to look at the great island of Manhattan at night from across the east river. I am guessing sailing under Manhattan Lights must be a thrill too in its own right.
Streets Of New York
Photography
Among the many sights and sounds of New York City I found these bronze primates for sale outside a storefront so I brought them home by capturing them on my Nikon.
Reflections Of Fall
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
Sony NEX 5T
Discovering Long Island on a sunny fall day at the Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Solitude
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.
– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Photographed at dusk by the Hudson River, Upper Manhattan, New York
Welcome to Grand Central Station
Alakajay, Black And White Photography, Photography
Built in 1903 this New York City landmark with its 44 platforms on 49 acres of underground is the largest of its kind in the world. Here my wide angle lens being put to the test capturing its cavernous Main Concourse, the center of Grand Central, at 275 feet in length a 120 feet wide and 125 feet high and is reportedly visited by 20 million plus people every year.
Monochromia 
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